Listen in on boardroom and C-suite conversations, and you’ll likely hear plenty of animated discussions around environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives. ESG has become a front and center priority for decision-makers across industries, including owners and managers of data center and commercial real estate portfolios.
Data center and commercial real estate stakeholders are recognizing and responding to calls for social responsibility, sound corporate governance, and environmental sustainability. These demands come from a range of sources — from federal and local government mandates to customers, tenants, and employees to shareholders, investors, and the public at large. At the same time, stakeholders are also feeling the pressure to show a measurable financial return for their ESG activities.